Mixed Signal Design Verification Engineer
Mixed-Signal Design and Verification Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking a talented and motivated Mixed-Signal Design and Verification Engineer to join our IC development team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, modeling, and verification of analog and mixed-signal IPs integrated into complex SoCs. This role involves hands-on transistor-level design as well as behavioral modeling and mixed-signal verification using state-of-the-art EDA tools and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
Design
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Design and simulate analog and mixed-signal circuits such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, bandgaps, amplifiers, LDOs, and sensor interfaces.
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Perform schematic entry, transistor-level simulation, and layout supervision using Cadence Virtuoso or equivalent design environments.
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Develop behavioral models (Verilog-A, Verilog-AMS, or real-number models) for system-level simulations and verification.
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Conduct PVT and Monte Carlo analysis to ensure circuit robustness and yield.
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Collaborate with layout engineers to optimize performance, area, and reliability.
Verification
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Develop and execute mixed-signal verification environments integrating analog and digital domains.
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Create SystemVerilog/UVM or Verilog-AMS testbenches for block-level and top-level verification.
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Perform co-simulation using AMS tools (e.g., Cadence AMS Designer, Synopsys VCS AMS, or Mentor Questa ADMS).
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Develop and maintain real-number models (RNMs) to accelerate full-chip verification.
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Define verification plans, coverage metrics, and automated regression flows.
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Debug simulation results and correlate design behavior across schematic, behavioral, and silicon domains.
Collaboration
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Work closely with system architects, digital design, and validation teams to define specifications and interface requirements.
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Support post-silicon validation, measurement correlation, and root-cause analysis of issues.
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Document design methodologies, results, and best practices for reuse across projects.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
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3+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal circuit design and verification.
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Strong proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, or similar SPICE-based tools.
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Experience with SystemVerilog/UVM, Verilog-AMS, or real-number modeling.
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Solid understanding of analog and digital fundamentals, including sampling theory, noise, linearity, and timing analysis.
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Proficiency in scripting (Python, Perl, TCL) for simulation automation and data processing.